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  • Outgoing 76th CMXG commander proud of his unit

    When Col. Mike Christian arrived at Tinker in June 2011, he said he was advised to "Look, Listen and Learn." The advice paid off and the 76th Commodities Maintenance Group reached impressive feats, compliments to a remarkable team. Yet, the colonel believes the team can accomplish so much more, a

  • Tinker receives donations from across the country for tornado victims

    Donations to help victims of the May tornadoes have poured in from across the country.Immediately after the May 20 tornado that struck Moore, Tinker leaders established the Emergency Family Assistance Center to give those affected a central place to find the help or supplies they need. And that's

  • Be aware of severe weather dangers

    Summer is the peak season for one of the nation's deadliest weather phenomena -- lightning. In the United States, an average of 54 people are reported killed each year by lightning. In many parts of the world where Airmen are stationed, summer storms can seem to appear out of nowhere. In addition to

  • 101 Critical Days: Hot fun in the summer

    The weather is really starting to heat up for most of us and that means all our outdoor activities can get into full swing. Being outdoors in the summer is relaxing, fun and revitalizing if you plan well and are always prepared. Applying risk management techniques to all situations can save a lot of

  • AFSC/CV grateful for Tinker assignment as he prepares for Pentagon tasking

    When Col. Allan Day arrived at Tinker nearly a year ago, he was excited to be a part of history -- the standup of the Air Force Sustainment Center. Now, as he prepares for his next assignment at the Pentagon, he said he will miss Tinker Air Force Base, the surrounding community, and the AFSC. He has

  • No air power without ground power

    "It's the life force for aircraft maintenance. If they don't have it they can't troubleshoot their jets and if they can't troubleshoot their jets, they won't be ready to conduct the mission," said Senior Airman Austin Beard, 380th Expeditionary Maintenance Squadron Aerospace Ground Equipment

  • AFSC focus: Contracting Directorate

    The Air Force Sustainment Center's Contracting Directorate is responsible for billions of dollars in purchases. "We write, negotiate and administer contracts for our customers," said Bob Boyles, who is dual-hatted at Director of Contracting for Tinker AFB and for the AFSC.By the end of March, the

  • Med Group a sports dynamo

    Maybe there's something in the water they drink or the air they breathe in Bldg. 1094, headquarters of the 72nd MDG, because the Med Group has become a multi-sport powerhouse at Tinker AFB.Most recently, the Medics captured their second consecutive base flag football championship on May 8. The Med

  • Tinker Sailor trains for 143-mile bike ride

    It's not the Tour de France, but it's certainly more than a quick jaunt around the block. Navy Petty Officer 2nd Class John Lewis is training for a 143-mile bike ride this fall.The 33-year-old petty officer said he started riding a bicycle shortly after he arrived at TACAMO, where he works at